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Today, 11:59am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Collings Headstock and string winders in Equipment

Probably the cheapest answer. Cut down a John Dunlop winder into a Jop winder. Fill the unit about half full of baking soda and drop in a few drops...

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Today, 9:58am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Kay F style Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

These were imported with lots of different brand names. The only connection that has to the American company is the name on the headstock. We have...

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Today, 9:46am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Is there a reason for the fretboard extension without frets ? in General Mandolin Discussions

It's simply a nod to tradition, nothing more nothing less. I scooped my Gibson years ago because of the pick click. It may be that the scoop...

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Yesterday, 5:37pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

By the way, there's some information here but I don't know if Gold Tone is still selling these.

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Yesterday, 5:35pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

I didn't know Bill James made one like this. I've never seen it on his website.

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Yesterday, 2:33pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Nah, nobody cries when they cut up a mandolin banjo. The only problem I ever had with them was keeping them in tune.

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Yesterday, 2:31pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Rigel Mandolins not responding emails - tailpiece question in Builders and Repair

Post a picture of the tuners from the back showing the plates and the button. The tailpiece might have been unique to the mandolin but the tuners...

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Yesterday, 9:13am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Mandolin Banjo? in General Mandolin Discussions

Does anyone know the difference between a mandolin banjo and an onion? Asking for a friend.

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Jan-19-2021, 3:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Kentucky km1000 serial number age? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

If someone doesn't come up with an answer you could try contacting Saga. https://www.sagamusic.com

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Jan-17-2021, 3:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Refurbishing my old Stewart MacDonald (kit) mandolin in Builders and Repair

Tops can be graduated from the top side or the bottom. It's just harder to check the thickness with the mandolin intact. Keep in mind you may need to...

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Jan-17-2021, 3:44pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Best of luck, let us know how it comes out.

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Jan-17-2021, 1:15pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Tone bar question in Builders and Repair

Thanks John.

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Jan-17-2021, 1:13pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Shutt mandolins in Vintage Instruments

You know, if the tailpiece cover was there....

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Jan-17-2021, 1:01am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Those will be the dimensions of the tuners. If they match up with your post holes center to center it should work. Mark the middle of each hole and...

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Jan-16-2021, 11:04pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Those are the tuners I linked to above and could be the closest to what you have. Look at this diagram. That is the dimension you need to be...

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Jan-16-2021, 10:56pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Where are the ' Big guys ' ? in Builders and Repair

Andrew Mowry was last active today at 11:14 AM and last posted on January 7th. I don't remember ever seeing a post from Don McRostie or Monteleone....

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Jan-16-2021, 4:05pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Martin Mandolin Identity in General Mandolin Discussions

Ya gotta do what you gotta do and I understand that completely but the fact that there are true amateurs here that have built musical instruments...

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Jan-16-2021, 12:00pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Martin Mandolin Identity in General Mandolin Discussions

Great job on building the case Steve. I've always wondered why there wasn't more of build your own case movement. Some people build some heavy boxes....

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Jan-16-2021, 11:44am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread What tools do I need ? in Builders and Repair

I've always loved Darryl Wolfe's bridge top machine. ...

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Jan-15-2021, 8:42am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

Yes, it did the trick but I can't seem to get to it anymore because there are too many cases stacked in front of it. Yes, I am a sick man.

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Jan-14-2021, 3:06pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

If you are planning on filling the holes and re-drilling it would make more sense to get a matched drill bit and dowel set that would allow you to...

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Jan-14-2021, 3:03pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Gibson A-40 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I was under the impression the backs were laminated arched with a brace. That's what Gruhn's book says as well.

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Jan-14-2021, 12:29pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

https://www.chrisvallillo.com/post/harmony-monterey-h417-mandolin

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Jan-14-2021, 12:27pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

And no self respecting slimeball would keep the cases where they could be counted. I will note that when I finally built shelving for all my...

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Jan-14-2021, 12:23pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Harmony H-417 Mandolin in Equipment

It should be a Harmony Monterey A style. They made the Monterey from the mid 30's to the late 70's. I don't know if they kept the same model number...

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Jan-14-2021, 7:53am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread please help in Vintage Instruments

I was actually going to say that. :) Her: Is that a new mandolin? Him: No, this is same one I've had for years. I just cleaned it up a bit.

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Jan-14-2021, 7:52am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread The Gibson Acoustic Electric on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I reported it as well. I suspect we'll see more of these.

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Jan-13-2021, 12:38pm

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

There are individual mini tuners used mostly for guitars, just make sure you get the right orientation. They are usually sold in sets of 6, 3 on each...

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Jan-13-2021, 9:28am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread Machine tuning - bushings don't fit in Builders and Repair

Tuners are measure by the spacing from center of the post to the center of the post. You may or may not be able to find this size post spacing. The...

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Jan-13-2021, 7:30am

MikeEdgerton replied to a thread The Gibson Acoustic Electric on Ebay in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

That's not even a good fake Gibson. It's an import that someone has added a label to. And of course it's a pawn shop that got taken to the cleaners...

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